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Students are asked to sign a contract with their supervising instructor prior to the start of the project through the ROPAPP. Students admitted to the Research Opportunity Program must fulfill all requirements prior to starting the project.

The purpose of the ROP Contract is to clarify the responsibilities of the supervisor, assisting team (TA/RA, etc.) and student for the duration of the project.

Each student must keep a *journal to record meetings, progress of their work, what was learned in the project, and the nature of the research in general.This will serve to provide the supervisor with an ongoing record of the students’ progress in the project and aid in evaluation at the end of the project.

At minimum, students are to meet with their supervisor bi-monthly and are to keep record of these meetings in their journal.

Students are required to attend all demonstrations, orientations, training sessions, etc. that the supervisor may require.

In addition to the student journal, it is recommended that students submit a two page interim report detailing and outlining their research experience before mid-terms marks are assigned. Equally, the supervisor will complete a written assessment of the student’s progress and discuss with the student BEFORE THE DEADLINE TO DROP COURSES WITHOUT PENALTY.

Additional work in some form, including the *journal, should constitute at least 50% of the final grade.Final grades will be numeric and there is to be no final exam.

*A journal may be optional for 399Y and 499Y projects; however, some form of record keeping as assessment is required in order to adequately provide the student with mid-term and final evaluation. For examples of different types of reflection practices (if looking for something other than journaling) click HERE to visit the EEU website.

The hours per week are negotiable between the student and supervisor as some students may have a lighter course load throughout the semester/year, etc. The time commitment should be agreed upon (and preferably in writing) prior to the student beginning work in the project. Should this time commitment need to change, discussion and agreement should happen between the student and supervisor and put into writing.

Breakdown of minimum time commitments:

Full year 20199Y (September-April) it is advised that students complete a minimum of 8-10 hours per week.

Fall 20199F (September-December) it is advised that students complete a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for Y courses; 8-10 hours per week for H courses.

Winter 20201S (January – April) it is advised that students complete a minimum of 15-20 hours per week for Y courses; 8-10 hours per week for H courses.

Summer 20195Y (May-August) it is advised that students complete a minimum of 15-20 hours per week

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Total hours per week are not to exceed 35.

The minimum time commitment can be altered based on the requirements of the project and the work/course load of the student, but should not drop significantly below the very minimum. Further discussion and approval should be discussed with the Department/Institute Chair/Director should the time commitment fall below the very minimum.

Students are permitted to *register (upon acceptance and signing of ROP Contract) in one of the following ROP options:

x1 Fall ROP project

x1 Winter ROP project

x1 Fall/Winter ROP project

x1 Summer ROP project

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Students are not permitted to be registered in more than one ROP course simultaneously. For example, if a student opts for a Fall/Winter year-long project, they are not able to participate in a Fall and/or Winter session-based option. Similarly, if a student opts for a Fall and/or Winter session-based option, they are not permitted to participate in a Fall/Winter year-long option.

Students do have the option of taking a Fall + Winter session-based offering, in addition to Summer. If students opt for this it is critical they meet with their Department/Institute Undergraduate Advisor and an Academic Advisor in the Office of the Registrar to discuss course-load as well as program and degree requirements.

Additionally, students are not permitted to take more than one 299Y offering, nor are they able to be registered in more than one 399Y/499Y ROP course in the same discipline (i.e. BIO399Y & BIO399Y) regardless of the project title/work and year the projects are registered.

Students are permitted to register in multiple 399Y/499Y ROP offerings provided they are not within the same discipline (i.e. CHM399Y + CHM399Y). Should students opt for this it is critical they meet with their Department/Institute Undergraduate Advisor and an Academic Advisor in the Office of the Registrar to discuss course-load as well as program and degree requirements.

*Registration occurs through the Experiential Education Unit, students are not permitted to register in ROP courses on their own.

In addition to your specific project requirements for students, they are also required to have met or completed the ROP Course Prerequisites.